A: What about a medication to help me with my problem?
B: There are several types of medications that we can try for your high blood pressure.
A: What types of medications would be best?
B: For water retention, I am going to start you on Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic.
A: What are the side effects from taking that drug,
B: You need to stay hydrated on this drug, but most people experience little side effects.
A: Will that one medication take care of all of my problems?
B: For now I want you to take a second drug, Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor.
A: Am I going to experience any complications with that drug?
B: The most you will experience will be a dry cough but you probably won’t experience anything negative.
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